Inverter control modules achieve certification for functional safety

CISSOID has announced its CxT-ICM3S series of Inverter Control Modules (ICMs) have been successfully certified by SGS-TÜV Saar for functional safety, achieving ISO26262 ASIL-C Ready status. This certification underscores its commitment to delivering unique, functionally safe and highly customisable solutions that bridge the gap between discrete hardware components and off-the-shelf inverters, allowing optimised power electronics design for EVs and industrial applications.

The fast-paced evolution of power electronics demands a delicate balance between performance, flexibility, and time-to-market. Engineers often face a difficult choice: rigid, off-the-shelf inverters limiting optimisation or fully custom hardware and software requiring extensive development time and validation.

The company's ICMs eradicate this trade-off, delivering a pre-qualified, functionally safe solution that combines the efficiency of off-the-shelf systems with the customisability of discrete hardware components. This best-of-both-worlds approach allows manufacturers to tailor their inverter designs to specific voltage, power, and motor control requirements, accelerating development while ensuring safety and performance.

These modules offer:

• Pre-qualified functional safety (ISO 26262 ASIL-C Ready) and optimised performance
• Hardware and software flexibility to adapt to specific motor, voltage, and power needs
• A streamlined development path that decreases engineering complexity and time-to-market

By integrating field-proven inverter control technology with customisable hardware interfaces, the ICMs permit developers to fine-tune their inverters to maximise efficiency and reliability while ensuring compliance with strict safety standards.

The ICMs are built around Intel Automotive's Adaptive Control Unit T222, a powerful, flexible processor developed for ultra-fast reaction times to motor events. This application-specific processor delivers high-performance real-time control, enabling precise and efficient inverter operation. The ICMs also support Intel Automotive's Adaptive Control APP software, a customisable, high-performance platform allowing developers to optimise a wide range of motor control topologies. Both the T222 processor and the inverter software suite are ISO 26262 ASIL-D certified. With this combination of advanced hardware and software, CISSOID provides a scalable, functionally safe solution that meets the highest standards while delivering best-in-class performance.

"This certification is a significant achievement, reinforcing our commitment to providing power electronics designers with an adaptable, functionally safe platform," said Etienne Vanzieleghem, VP Engineering at CISSOID. "By combining the reliability of an off-the-shelf solution with the flexibility of custom hardware integration, our ICMs enable customers to accelerate electrification projects without compromising safety or performance."

With ASIL-C ready certification, the ICMs deliver a plug-and-play foundation for EV powertrains, industrial automation and renewable energy systems. Their scalability and ease of integration enable customers to future-proof their designs and reduce development risks, making them a game-changing solution for next-generation electrification.